Flake (song)

"Flake"
Single by Jack Johnson
from the album Brushfire Fairytales
Released	2002
Format	CD
Recorded	2000
Genre	Folk rock
Length	4:43
Label	Everloving
Writer(s)	Jack Johnson
Producer(s)	J. P. Plunier
Jack Johnson singles chronology
"Flake" (2002) "The Horizon Has Been Defeated" (2003)
Alternative cover VCD/DVD single cover

"Flake" is a song written and sung by Jack Johnson. It is Johnson's debut single and was released as the only single from his album Brushfire Fairytales.^[1][2][3]

"Flake" features Ben Harper on Weissenborn slide guitar.

"Flake" was a minor success for Johnson in the United States, being his first entry on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 at number 73.^[4] It was a major success in New Zealand, reaching the top ten where it peaked at number 6. It remains Johnson's sole top 10 hit and his most successful single there.^[5]

Despite being only a minor success in the United States in chart position, peaking at number 22 on the U.S. Modern Rock Tracks chart, it is a popular song in live performances and still garners radio airplay.

Track listing

1. "Flake" - 4:43
2. "Flake (Live)" - 4:28
3. "It's All Understood" - 3:35
4. "Inaudible Melodies" - 3:39

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2002)	Peak position
New Zealand RIANZ Singles Chart	6
U.S. Billboard Hot 100	73
U.S. Billboard Modern Rock Tracks	22

Year-end charts

Chart (2003)	Position
New Zealand (RIANZ)[6]	6

References

1. Weiner, American. "Jack Johnson Brushfire Fairytales". sputnikmusic.com. Retrieved March 24, 2014.
2. Nordyke, Kimberley. "Jack Johnson Rocks Mellow Set at L.A.'s Orpheum Theatre: Concert Review". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved March 24, 2014.
3. "Jack Johnson". bbc.co.uk. Retrieved March 24, 2014.
4. "Jack Johnson's Hawaiian Fairytale". billboard.com. Retrieved March 24, 2014.
5. "Jack Johnson - Flake - Music Charts". acharts.us. Retrieved March 24, 2014.
6. "Top Selling Singles of 2003 – The Official New Zealand Music Charts". Recording Industry Association of New Zealand (RIANZ). Retrieved September 18, 2014.